Road trip, a foul mouthed bird, a slight detour, sexy doctor and a bookstore boss and you got a surprising read. Never heard of this book before and wasn't sure what to expect per say. But found myself liking the descriptions, the quirky characters. Was a little surprised at times and near the end it felt like something was missing, the epilogue to be precise. The photography aspect reminded me of another with similar themes called Hold Still by Nina LaCour. More like a 4.5 rating for this one. But still a good read. In LEAVING UNKNOWN, Maeve Connelly decides to take a road trip west to California after losing her job. Planning on relocating to Los Angeles, she stops at tiny, colorfully named towns along the way: Sweet Lips, Tennessee; Toad Suck, Arkansas; and Okay, Oklahoma. Maeve is enjoying the adventure, until her beloved car breaks down outside of Unknown, Arizona. Since the only mechanic in this small town is out indefinitely, Maeve has no choice but to settle into Unknown for the time being. She takes a job at a local bookstore run by a handsome children’s book author and is quickly embraced by the quirky locals. And as Maeve spends more time in Unknown, her plan of moving to L.A. seems less and less appealing. She is also forced to reexamine her past when a secret of hers is revealed. Reichs fills the novel with interesting and likeable characters that make the story thoroughly enjoyable. She also effectively mixes tender moments with gentle humor. LEAVING UNKNOWN is an easy and entertaining read that ends with a well-rounded personal journey.
What do You think about The Good Luck Girl (2000)?
Witty and touching story. I recently discovered this author and can't wait to read more.
—bridgiepie
good, easy read....about a girl in a early life crisis trying to find herself....
—conoy
It was wonderful. I loved it so much, and cried a lot too!
—Manoj
